Geographic Information Systems

The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a 14-credit program that addresses the increasing demands for geospatial expertise in the workforce and provides comprehensive training and application of geospatial technologies.

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The demand for professionals with GIS expertise is increasing across industry, business, government and non-profit organizations. Fields in which GIS is of growing importance include: city and regional planning, emergency management, transportation planning, utility and infrastructure planning, health and human services, humanitarian aid, conservation and wildlife management, forest inventory and management, environmental planning, compliance and protection, coastal water quality management, real estate assessment, commercial marketing, site selection and analysis, landcover mapping and land-use, and business logistics.